cognitive
Americanadjective
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of or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc. .
cognitive development;
cognitive functioning.
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of or relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- cognitively adverb
- cognitivity noun
- noncognitive adjective
Etymology
Origin of cognitive
First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin cognitīvus, equivalent to Latin cognit(us) “learned, known” ( cognition ) + -īvus -ive
Example Sentences
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Flavanols are especially common in cocoa, red wine, and berries, and research has associated them with better memory, improved cognitive performance, and protection against damage to brain cells.
From Science Daily
Previous research has also linked menopause to changes in cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, and language.
From Science Daily
She went on short-term disability and was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which can lead to dementia.
A famous 2017 University of Texas study found that when phones are within reach—even if they’re turned off—participants’ cognitive capacity is reduced.
In the throes of cognitive dissonance, I ignored the vow and fell in love with Renée.
From Los Angeles Times
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